Assessment and Development Centre

WHAT ARE AN ASSESSMENT/ DEVELOPMENT CENTRE?

Essentially, Assessment/ Development Centre is a methodology whereby individuals are assessed using multiple techniques by a team of assessors/ psychologists, rather than a physical venue. This methodology of using a set of integrated techniques and a team of assessors was designed to increase objectivity, provide a well-rounded view of the individuals being assessed and simulate the actual job environment and requirements.

APPLICATIONS OF AC:

The applications of Assessment/ Development Centre are varied. Some of the most common applications are (but not limited to):

Employee Selection

Promotion

Talent Management

Succession Planning

Identification of Training/ Development Needs

Team Building

WHAT ARE INVOLVED IN AN AC?

There are several activities in an AC and these activities are especially designed to suit the clients’ organizational needs. The participants in an AC are assessed based on their Competencies (Objective, Relevant and Measurable Behavioural descriptors of behaviours/ abilities/ characteristics etc). For example, (Leadership, Communication, Inspiring and Influencing, Problem-Solving, Integrity etc) on a rating of 1 (very low) to 5 (very high). Some of these activities include: